Parking-
A policy on parking is also pivotal to the success of this model of development.
While parking provision near mobility hubs is acceptable to enable moving from
single occupancy to sustainable multi-modal transport, in general a policy for
reduced parking spaces elsewhere in the city will help promote the larger vision.
If absolutely required, such parking should be priced at premium rates to
discourage the use of private vehicle use while also totally eliminating it.
Incentives should be introduced for using alternatives to single occupancy
private cars such as differential charging depending on the number of
passengers in the vehicle. The design and management of parking facilities must
also reflect the new mobility as well as safe design. Priority should be given to
high-occupancy vehicles, energy efficient vehicles, and car-share companiesall
in advance of single occupancy cars.
Growth Corridors and Densification
Historically, development of the town was noticed around the existing
central area of Boulevard.
Muthialpet, Nellithope and Mudaliarpet are the areas developed
subsequently.
As in case of most of the cities, Puducherrys growth pattern is also
guided along the major transport corridors, which are east coast road to
Chennai, roads towards Tindivanam, Villupuram and Cuddalore.
Spatial trend of growth is seen within the Oulgaret Municipal area and
Puducherry Municipal area.
Over the recent years, development towards East Coast road, Cuddalore
Road and Tindivanam Road have gained significance for residential
developments.